Carolina's Random Thoughts

Time To Fly

2011-01-10T06:07:00.000-08:00

These days, one must fly

-but where to?

without wings,

without a plane,

to fly

without doubt:

Steps have now passed by

to no avail,

they did not

lift the feet

of the passenger.

Pablo Neruda

Hello, all Random Thoughts readers and Happy New Year. I'm sorry I have been away for such a long, long time. There are many reasons for my absence. I wrote about them on my other blog and can't bring myself to go into it all again. Go here to see where I've been.

In short, I've been away because I just didn't have any thing to say. This blog was started as a way to express my love for my dad. He was a wonderful, creative and eccentric man. Last year, he passed away and a lot of my inspiration went with him. I hit a wall that I haven't been able to break through. So, after thinking long and hard; I decided to bring Random Thoughts to an end.

I wanted to thank those of you who appreciated all the posts of this little blog. I feel like all of you and me are sort of soul mates:)

In the place of this blog, I started a Tumblr site I am calling "A Volar". The title translates, "To Take Flight". That's what it allows me to do, let my thoughts fly. Its wonderful!

I hope all of you come visit me there.

Thanks again everyone!

Carolina Saunders

A Little Bit Lost

2010-04-29T14:16:00.000-07:00

Paintings by Taro Otoni

I know I've been gone a long time.

I've been feeling sort of lost lately.

A Weird and Wonderful World

2010-02-26T10:24:00.000-08:00

Its as though, I've been transported to a different planet with such odd and diverse creatures.

Can't Help It

2010-02-10T13:02:00.000-08:00

I gotta include this!

Oh, I love paisley:)

Silent Films

2010-02-05T07:43:00.000-08:00

The silence makes them kind of creepy, no?
Found via Boingboing

Bye, Bye Papi

2010-01-13T18:34:00.000-08:00

Natividad Varela

1937-2010

Your unique point of view always inspired this blog. I will miss you and I love you.

I Don't Know....

2009-12-05T19:09:00.000-08:00

how to describe what I love about these photos. Texture? A certain grittiness? Mostly, I wish I were part of the scene. I highly recommend checking out Patrick Ng's Flickr site, to see more.

A New Obession

2009-09-10T07:59:00.001-07:00

Garance Dore
(Sorry for the light posting. I think my thoughts haven't been as random lately)

Scraps of Paper

2009-07-25T06:43:00.000-07:00

You never know what you'll find on them.
Found Here

Making A Statement

2009-07-23T07:14:00.000-07:00

Blackbird is a favorite online clothing store. I receive their newsletter to satisfy my passion for men's clothing. I mention this regularly, I know.
Love the lines and shapes of these pieces.

The Perfect Bubble

2009-07-14T20:42:00.000-07:00

I had long forgotten the joy and beauty of a bubble, until I had a child to remind me.

Richard Heeks has been in search of the perfect bubble.
I think he has come pretty close.

Found via David Kaneda

Not Enough Time

2009-06-26T09:38:00.000-07:00

1958-2009

Philippe Herbet

2009-06-23T09:18:00.000-07:00

I like the surreal look of these images. The top and bottom photos look as if they are
tributes to Salvador Dali and Rene Magritte.
Found Here and Here.

A Renaissance

2009-06-17T07:16:00.000-07:00

I grew up in the eighties and some of my earliest memories involve the birth of music videos. They were amazing to me as a small child because they were so wildly creative and abstract. I just loved them! Of course, in time they became bigger and glossier and then I stopped caring. I mean how many times can we watch a girl in tiny clothing sitting on a Bentley and shaking her booty?
The last several years has seen a great revival to the original spirit of music videos. I love the indie quality and artistic vision of younger video makers. They are just great to watch:)

Flickr Favorites

2009-05-15T22:04:00.000-07:00

Just a little collection of a few photos I love:)

Ted Sabarese

2009-05-12T21:24:00.000-07:00

Found Here.

Yarn by Kate Bernauer

2009-04-30T19:25:00.000-07:00

Click here to see this very intriguing piece.

Texture

2009-04-29T12:32:00.000-07:00

I never tire of it.
These can be downloaded here.

I Adore, Adore

2009-04-24T21:57:00.001-07:00

Just found this amazing vintage clothing store called Adore Vintage.
I need these outfits for Spring.
Link via Bodie and Fou.

The Bomba

2009-04-12T19:36:00.000-07:00

Superbomba is such an amusing Flickr site. My favorite photos are of all those amazing glasses!
Found via: Krisatomic.

Gray Scott

2009-03-15T15:49:00.000-07:00

Found Here

Quiet.

2009-03-08T22:03:00.001-07:00

This is a new favorite.

True beauty:)

Enjoying This Lately!

2009-02-18T21:11:00.000-08:00

Floating.

Artur Kja

2009-02-18T20:45:00.000-08:00

Via Behance

Agnes Montgomery

2009-01-29T21:18:00.000-08:00

Agnes' complicated collages are often used as album covers. See more of her art on her blog.

Beautiful Specimens

2009-01-26T20:26:00.000-08:00

Found Here..

Saltwater

2009-01-20T20:52:00.000-08:00

I will take all of these outfits, please. Love the photos too.
Via: Saltwater

Kelly, Rules!!

2009-01-18T16:36:00.000-08:00

I love this video by Mike Mills! Check it out.

Do You Get The Picture?

2009-01-01T20:39:00.000-08:00

I am very infatuated with the work of Susanna Erkheikki. Her work is so lovely and can be found here.

New Etsy Find: Claire Jauregui

2008-12-29T22:10:00.000-08:00

I don't always spend a lot of time shopping Etsy, but I do love this shop!

Maxim Veleovsky

2008-12-20T20:22:00.000-08:00

Veleovsky's collection of work found at The Dox Center for Contemporary Art.

All You Need

2008-12-01T16:45:00.000-08:00

Ai Weiwei

2008-11-25T19:33:00.000-08:00

Found via Dezeen

Jon Bergman

2008-11-11T21:26:00.000-08:00

I've been somewhat neglectful of this site, lately. My free time has been rudely interrupted by a new job.
I'm back for now, with some amazing photos from Jon Bergman.
Found Via Refueled.

Devon

2008-10-03T22:30:00.000-07:00

A very stylish girl. Found on a cool site called Borderline.

Crazy Signs

2008-10-03T22:11:00.000-07:00

Via Anyways.Us

Via The Lil Bee
This was a tough week, so I enjoyed seeing these signs.

Photographer: Anastasia Cazabon

2008-08-21T19:26:00.000-07:00

Many of these photos are from Cazabon's book, "From the Secret World". See more here.

Wind and Hay

2008-08-19T18:07:00.000-07:00

Alika Cooper

2008-08-13T22:53:00.000-07:00

I really love these paintings by Alika Cooper. They remind me so much of growing up in West Texas. Her paintings capture the landscape so well.

Flickr Masks

2008-08-03T21:08:00.000-07:00

Chrissie White

Lenaah

Miamizeiss

I keep finding myself attracted to photos of masks, and I'm not even sure why. I guess I really have a thing for surrealism:)

Historia de un Letrero

2008-07-30T08:23:00.000-07:00

Found via Delish.

Levi Van Veluw

2008-07-24T07:24:00.000-07:00

This is the "Landscape" series by Levi Van Veluw. Be sure to check out the "Landscape Video" too.

Denis Rouvre

2008-07-14T20:13:00.000-07:00

An amazing and extensive collection of work by Denis Rouvre.

Johnny Cash

2008-07-07T10:57:00.000-07:00

On my design blog I wrote an article about newly released photographs of amazing American musicians. Included are photos of Johnny Cash, (I am a big fan of his). Coincidentally, while at a coffee shop, I heard his version of "Personal Jesus". Its an amazing song, and it literally stopped almost everyone in the shop and made them listen.

Ernesto Caivano

2008-07-02T21:42:00.000-07:00

I love the simplicity of this work.

Ovejas Telefonicas

2008-06-25T14:02:00.000-07:00

Translation: "Telephone Sheep".

Julie Cockburn

2008-06-15T21:23:00.000-07:00

Very charming use of mixed media. Julie Cockburn has an exhibition at Forster Gallery in London.

Thoughts Before Sleep

2008-06-09T08:03:00.000-07:00

A compilation of short films, about out thoughts before sleep. Watch Here. Found via SwissMiss.

La Cucaracha and La Pulga.

2008-06-05T21:29:00.000-07:00

Via Zach ManchesterUK.

Caroline Shepard

2008-05-28T22:23:00.000-07:00

Very intimate photographs, by Caroline Shepard.

Super Chill Monkey

2008-05-28T21:56:00.000-07:00

I couldn't pass posting this hilarious clip, found via Glossy. This cracks me up, although I realize now that I have orangutan phobia...they creep me out.

Cardboard Sculpture by Chris Gilmour.

2008-05-24T19:47:00.000-07:00

Talk about environmentally friendly vehicles! This is the work of Chris Gilmour, found via Inhabitat.

Blonde Redhead.

2008-05-21T08:42:00.000-07:00

I've been asking myself, "Why do I find this so fascinating?" I still don't have an answer, but I do love this video.

Mimosa

2008-05-19T13:47:00.000-07:00

Mimosa series from Michikokusaki

Amalia Ulman

2008-05-16T15:56:00.000-07:00

Beautiful photos from Amalia Ulman's Journal.

Mario Wagner Collages

2008-05-16T15:32:00.000-07:00

Mario Wagner

I want to be this girl!

2008-04-23T11:58:00.000-07:00

I love everything about this look from The Sartorialist. Its perfect...if only I had those amazing curls :(

Going For A Ride.

2008-04-10T21:47:00.001-07:00

I am enamored with this beautiful series of wedding photos, by Mel Barlow.
Found via Black Eiffel.

Is This a Good Flashback, or a Bad Flashback?

2008-04-10T11:38:00.000-07:00

I'm not entirely certain. I like the music and the dancing, but the fashion memories are so painful. I found this on an interesting German blog called Lea Loves. But, because it is in German, I can't tell you anything about it.

Juliette Borda

2008-04-09T22:10:00.001-07:00

I like these illustrations from Juliette Borda.

If you are wondering, this is Mr. Rogers.

Francois Coquerel

2008-04-06T22:30:00.001-07:00

Via Czina Likes

Kinetic

2008-04-06T20:23:00.000-07:00

This a fascinating image. Found via Please Be Still.

Handmaid

2008-02-27T09:14:00.001-08:00

I love the artwork of Julie from a great blog called Hand. Every week she posts new work she has done, that is very organic and somewhat surreal. She also sells some of her art on her Etsy store called Handmaid. I really wanted to post a few of my favorite pieces...they are so wonderfully graphic.

Bag Ladies.

2008-02-24T22:37:00.001-08:00

Link from Studio Home Creative

Over the weekend I did some shopping at Whole Foods. I found out that starting in April, they will no longer use plastic bags. I have never been a big fan of paper bags, so maybe I need to carry a reusable one. I love this bag from Bag Ladies. It actually comes from Australia, so I don't think I will get my hands on one in reality; but its still a great idea.

The Blog is Found.

2008-02-21T21:49:00.000-08:00

A few more of my favorite pics. from The Blog is Found. Although, they mostly concentrate on weddings, engagements, and family portraits; they also include very original random images. I love the architectural photos, and the charming "Muerte" couple.

I'm Obsessed

2008-02-18T22:47:00.000-08:00

I haven't been able to get over this image. I have a real passion for men's clothing, and I love this looks. (found on Bored and Beautiful)

Introducing: My New Love!

2008-01-27T21:04:00.001-08:00

Not the guy, but Montmartre photo blog. To be honest, as much as I love photography, I only recently discovered photo blogs. Montmartre displays the work of Amanda Gilligan. This is a collection of a few of my favorites, but link here, to see her site.

Vintage Type Writer Tins

2008-01-22T10:24:00.001-08:00

Here is a collection of vintage type writer tins. The graphics and colors are so much fun. This collection is from UpperCase blog.

Silhouette Masterpiece Theatre

2008-01-15T15:14:00.002-08:00

Silhouette Masterpiece Theatre

Found this via Czina Likes, maybe my new favorite blog.

Cositas En Mi Casa-Little things in my Home

2008-01-10T22:44:00.001-08:00

These are a couple of photos I took yesterday, while at home. Above are what I call "Las Chiquitas" (The Little Ones). They are a couple of figurines I found at a thrift store, last year. I am not certain what they are made of, maybe zinc. Anyway, I fell in love with them right away. They are only about 6"H.

This photo includes a little car, (a very familiar sight in my home), and a Coca Cola bottle. For some reason, my husband placed it on the window sill even though it was still half full. I've actually been enjoying the color of the liquid, when the sun hits it.

This Cracks Me Up!

2008-01-08T17:26:00.001-08:00

From Swiss Miss

Flikr Find-Camilla E.

2008-01-04T12:35:00.003-08:00

I decided to include a series of great Flikr finds. Here is the first, from Camilla E. The photos of her work are very inspiring to me. I love the colors and the sense of fun in her work. The last photo is from Turkey, I believe. Love, Love, Love! I will be posting a few photos of her home in my design blog Carolina Eclectic.